DECEMBER 12, 2025 - Silent Warrior 2025 took place Dec. 8-11, gathering leaders of senior special operations forces from over 40 nations to address the complex and evolving security landscape across the African continent. Co-hosted by Kenyan Special Operations Forces Command and U.S. Special Operations Command Africa, this year’s symposium underscores a shared commitment to … [Read more...]
Guard Keeping Streets Safe, Protecting Federal Property
DECEMBER 12, 2025 - War Department leaders provided an update during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington on the National Guard's mobilization and responsibilities in supporting homeland defense. Currently, the National Guard is deployed under both Title 10 and Title 32 authorities, providing support for missions, including federal protection in … [Read more...]
West Virginia Guardsman Laid to Rest
DECEMBER 12, 2025 - Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, a military police officer assigned to the 863rd Military Police Company, West Virginia Army National Guard, was laid to rest with full military honors during a ceremony at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton, West Virginia, Dec. 9. The top of a specialized burial vault lid is shown with an artistic portrait of a woman … [Read more...]
Space Force Holds 3rd Annual Guardian Arena
DECEMBER 11, 2025 - The United States Space Force held its third annual Guardian Arena, Dec. 8-9, at Kennedy Space Center and Patrick Space Force Base, where units competed in a series of physical, academic and tactical events designed to measure operational readiness and team performance. The two-day competition featured an academic challenge, the tactical “Guardian Strike” … [Read more...]
Guard Assisting with Floods in Western Washington
DECEMBER 11, 2025 - As catastrophic flooding continues to cause damage in communities across the state, the Washington National Guard will mobilize up to 300 personnel to help local agencies respond to the ongoing crisis. “There will be significant impacts following this disaster. I want to thank the governor for signing an emergency proclamation which allowed us to get our … [Read more...]